Mongol Derby, Mongolia

Bruno Morandi

Far and away the world¿s most arduous horse race, the derby sees entrants saddling up in much the same manner as Marco Polo did eight centuries ago, carrying all their gear and refuelling at homes of local families en route.

Far and away the world¿s most arduous horse race, the derby sees entrants saddling up in much the same manner as Marco Polo did eight centuries ago, carrying all their gear and refuelling at homes of local families en route.